Talking to the media, the Tamil actor said that Karunanidhi is the senior most politician in the country and he took his blessings before entering into politics.

He added that he respects the DMK chief and that they share a very good friendship.

DMK Working President and Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin was also present in the meeting.

He is senior most politician in the country. I respect him a lot. We have a very good friendship. I took his blessings as I am entering politics. I am feeling very happy after meeting him: Rajinikanth after meeting DMK chief M Karunanidhi in Chennai pic.twitter.com/WYhiTgouTi